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The Adventurous Alfords
This is my personal travel blog. The opinions are all my own. My husband and I have always loved to travel. Our biggest mistake, was thinking that our traveling would have to slow down after we decided to have children. Boy, were we wrong!
I also have a link to my store on Etsy for ornaments for all occasions. So after reading tips, tricks and advice on where, why and how to travel, make your plans and be sure to order a special ornament, by me upon your return, to remember your journey! And remember to leave me some of your own tips! Ciao!
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Apr 15, 2022
- 3 min
2022 Summer Essentials
Keychain Ponchos These are so fun to keep in your summer bag. But the afternoon downpours can happen as early as spring, so consider...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Mar 25, 2022
- 3 min
Summer Vacation Inspiration For 2022
Feeling adventurous? Are you up for a challenge? Gear up for a three state trip that you can knock out in a long weekend! That's right....
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Mar 25, 2022
- 4 min
Make Disney Affordable again!
TICKETS: I cannot stress this enough: Target red card is a debit card account that runs through target and saves you 5% on all purchases...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jan 17, 2022
- 6 min
Adventure in Concord, NC
Our family is not new to the Great Wolf Lodge experience. It really is a one-stop-shop family vacation that is completely affordable when...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Nov 29, 2021
- 4 min
The Saint Mary's "Santa Train" Presented by Georgia Coastal Railway at Theatre by the Trax
We always love a good Santa Train and to be honest, there are not many close to Savannah Georgia. So we were stoked to learn that there...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Nov 12, 2021
- 4 min
Experience Gift Guide
We are definitely living in a time where minimalism is becoming increasingly popular. More and more people are downsizing and...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Oct 14, 2021
- 5 min
Making Disney Affordable: Short Term Rentals vs WDW Resorts
I have stayed at almost half of the resorts that Walt Disney World offers and there are A LOT! I have also stayed at numerous short term...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Oct 12, 2021
- 3 min
Is Boo Bash Worth the Ticket Price?
When we asked our children what their favorite part of our recent Disney trip was, they both agreed that (aside from our epic rental at...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 19, 2021
- 4 min
A night in Jacksonville Florida
Many people only think of the world famous zoo when considering Jacksonville Florida for a getaway, but I’m here to tell you, there is so...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 1, 2021
- 6 min
North Captiva: A Captivating Island
Turquoise water, white sandy beaches, walkways through canopies of palm trees… It’s the vacation we all daydream about. But even the most...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jun 15, 2021
- 3 min
Summer Essentials For Travel
Don't worry; no long-winded writing here. Just a compiled list of The Adventurous Alfords' essentials for summer when we are out...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jun 2, 2021
- 4 min
Camping at Fort Wilderness Resort Post Pandemic
Let's cut to the chase: Camping is hard work. There... I said it. But when it comes to budget, it is the most efficient way to travel...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- May 1, 2021
- 2 min
Only a weekend on Hilton Head Island.
The bike rides through tree covered trails that offer canopies of shade are the core memories I have as a teenager of this place. Sea...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Apr 1, 2021
- 6 min
One night in Apopka Florida
Need a little adventure on a tight budget? Let's do it! Use your rewards: If you are a seasoned Adventurous Alfords reader, you know that...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Mar 1, 2021
- 3 min
Georgia Tree Houses You Must Book. As Well As An Honorable Mention Outside the Peach State...
Treehouse master builder, Pete Nelson, once said, "Tree houses are the ultimate return to nature". I could not agree more. Nature along...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Feb 14, 2021
- 4 min
Lake Keowee, Seneca SC
"Make your heart like a lake, with a calm, still surface, and great depths of kindness."-Lao Tzu Our family has had two lake trips in the...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Feb 1, 2021
- 4 min
Top ways to save on Disney World tickets and where to stay for cheap!
The number one question I get: "How do you guys go to Disney so often?" Many assume we have annual passes but the cost of annual passes...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jan 14, 2021
- 7 min
Walt Disney World 6 Months After Reopening
If you are a follower, you recall Garrett and I went to Disney shortly after it re-opened in July 2020. You can read that blog here. We...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Dec 14, 2020
- 7 min
Dahlonega Georgia
Ever wondered what it would be like to live in a real life Hallmark or Lifetime movie? Dahlonega gives you that very chance. The chance...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Nov 26, 2020
- 3 min
The Holidays in Jacksonville Florida
We are a coastal family, born and raised. Palm trees adorned in Christmas lights and an 80 degree Christmas day is the norm for us every...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Nov 13, 2020
- 6 min
The 2020 Adventurous Gift Guide
"Here comes Amazon, here comes Amazon, right down my driveway..." You sang that, didn't you? It's that time of year again and though a...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Oct 13, 2020
- 7 min
Titusville Florida
Why Titusville Florida? Let's start with the why. It's mostly the locals to Titusville FL who know what a great thing they have. Unless...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Oct 1, 2020
- 6 min
From Savannah to Atlanta...
We often joke about Atlanta Georgia being our second home. Garrett and I both grew up visiting family and frequenting sporting events in...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Sep 1, 2020
- 8 min
Halloween Destinations for 2020
Due to the current state that our world is in (trying to find vaccines, cures, and treatments), we all must still move forward into the...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Aug 14, 2020
- 10 min
Is Disney a good idea during a pandemic?
Whether you want to believe that there is a pandemic going on or not, Walt Disney World is taking all precautions in reference to the...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Aug 1, 2020
- 5 min
Where to go in GA and FL this fall and winter?
The corona virus is not going away anytime soon. We have all had to completely rethink how, where, and when to travel. Spontaneity is a...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 14, 2020
- 8 min
The Third Southern Sister.
When it comes to the most dreamy, Southern cities to visit while vacationing, I have always referred to the two charming sisters;...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 1, 2020
- 7 min
Palm Beach: An Oasis With Surprises...
My first time visiting this area was for a mission trip in West Palm Beach when I was a preteen. Along with my memories of the incredible...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jun 14, 2020
- 6 min
Ginnie Springs
The allure of the crystal clear waters draws in hundreds of people a day. Ginnie Springs is definitely a must do on your list of summer...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jun 12, 2020
- 4 min
A Dolphin Experience in Saint Augustine
Did you know that there is a one on one dolphin experience nestled in the gorgeous and beloved Saint Augustine called Marineland Dolphin...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Apr 18, 2020
- 9 min
Covid-19 Boredom: A Remedy.
As seen in a previous post, camping in your backyard resonated with so many of my readers! That makes my heart so full, to know that I...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Mar 22, 2020
- 3 min
A Corona-cation for the entire family.
It's maddening. It's actually devastating. Devastating? Yes. Absolutely devastating. Though some think that devastating is far too...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Mar 14, 2020
- 6 min
Folly is for family... and couples, and singles, and pretty much anyone that loves a great vacation.
On the many travels I have gone on in my life, occasionally there is a pleasant surprise that I find along the way. Recently, my family...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Mar 1, 2020
- 7 min
Saint Patrick's Day in Savannah Georgia
Savannah's Saint Patrick's Day Parade is just one of Savannah's many claims to fame. It is the second largest SPD parade in the country...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Feb 1, 2020
- 9 min
Travel On A Budget Like The Adventurous Alfords
Most people often become resolute that travel is what they would love more of in their lives. The human race is a longing and curious...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jan 14, 2020
- 8 min
Romantic Valentine's Day Getaways.
2020 is already gearing up to be an epic start into a new decade. Included in the awesomeness of the new decade is the fact that...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jan 1, 2020
- 10 min
A Family Winter Travel To The Tennessee Mountains
Are you in need of inspiration? For motivation, for decorating, for dinner, for life? Simply answer the call of the mountains. Tennessee...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Dec 13, 2019
- 8 min
New Years Eve in Savannah Georgia
You’ve seen Broughton Street dripping in Christmas lights, you’ve consensually kissed a cadet in the Saint Patrick’s day parade, but have...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Nov 30, 2019
- 12 min
Christmas in Savannah
Savannah is my home. This is a destination that brings so many wondrous places all over the world into one single city. You will often...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Nov 14, 2019
- 5 min
A Gift Guide For The Camper In Your Life
I'm baaaaaaaack with another gift guide for your holiday shopping. Take it from me, some family members and friends are so hard to buy...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Oct 20, 2019
- 9 min
Epcot's Food and Wine Festival 2019
The easiest way to travel the world in one day is definitely a day spent at Epcot. Epcot was previously never on my list of must-visit...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Oct 14, 2019
- 8 min
Trick or Treat Like a Pro with Mickey and Friends!
What is the obsession with Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party? The same allure that the magical castle exudes... only add sugar, more...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Sep 10, 2019
- 6 min
A gift for the wanderer in your life: A traveler's wish list.
It's coming! It's coming! That "What the heck am I going to buy for so and so" season. Christmas. (Of course Christmas season is ALL...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Aug 13, 2019
- 7 min
That real-real guide to packing for Disney parks
It's coming. All of the fall break kids and their families are about to head to the castle for a Not So Scary Halloween trip and so many...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
Mickey and spooks or Mickey and hot cocoa?
A big disney debate is "Should we go to the Halloween Party or the Christmas Party"? The majority are definitely on the Halloween Party's...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 29, 2019
- 5 min
Why Myrtle Beach is a family fun gem.
As you can see, Myrtle Beach is near and dear to our hearts. Over the years we've learned places to go and places to avoid. The boardwalk...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 29, 2019
- 4 min
Daytona Days
Very regrettably, I used to not see all of the fun that Daytona had to offer as an adult. My memories of Daytona were based on spring...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 17, 2019
- 5 min
The Great Wolf Lodge Lagrange, GA
Georgia's very own Great Wolf Lodge became huge news last year. We had never been so it was on our list as soon as we heard about it! We...
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The Adventurous Alfords
- Jul 17, 2019
- 6 min
California Dreaming
Napa was our reason but San Francisco was close by. With thousands of things to do in San Fran, we decided to make it our primary...
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